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VU09 MLJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 MLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,075 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 96,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 80,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,587 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant below minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre cracking ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 77,702 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,320 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,492 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 67,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind from both front brakes

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,567 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 31,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,983 miles

coolant level low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,413 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,861 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VU09 MLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU09 MLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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